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Complete Mamore Ridge traverse

Complete Mamore Ridge traverse


by ketzster » Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:10 pm

Munros included on this walk: Am Bodach, An Gearanach, Binnein Beag, Binnein Mòr, Mullach nan Coirean, Na Gruagaichean, Sgùrr a' Mhàim, Sgùrr Èilde Mòr, Stob Bàn (Mamores), Stob Coire a' Chàirn

Date walked: 19/07/2011

Time taken: 13 hours

Distance: 40 km

Ascent: 3900m

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Re: Complete Mamore Ridge traverse

Postby crymnast » Fri Jul 22, 2011 1:47 pm

I have to confess to being Ketzster's dad, but I think this was quite an achievement as well as completely mad.
Now I am planning a long three nighter for myself and Mrs. Crymnast, but I doubt it will be as long as this was.
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Re: Complete Mamore Ridge traverse

Postby malky_c » Fri Jul 22, 2011 3:47 pm

Nicely done, and a bit of an epic :D . I have a vague notion to try this at some point, although I don't know if I'd make it. The two outliers at the eastern end would seem to be the real sting in the tail. Impressive stuff.
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Re: Complete Mamore Ridge traverse

Postby skuk007 » Fri Jul 22, 2011 5:25 pm

Epic indeed. :clap: Don't know how you managed to keep going through the tiredness. 10 in one outing has to be a record? :eh:
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Re: Complete Mamore Ridge traverse

Postby Ugm4djj » Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:20 pm

Epic walk! Great report!
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Re: Complete Mamore Ridge traverse

Postby ketzster » Fri Jul 22, 2011 11:17 pm

malky_c wrote:Nicely done, and a bit of an epic :D . I have a vague notion to try this at some point, although I don't know if I'd make it. The two outliers at the eastern end would seem to be the real sting in the tail. Impressive stuff.


It was something I had always wanted to do. Maybe it was because it was where it all started for me, I don't know! But if you get the opportunity then go for it-it's an amazing day out and looking back now I wish I could be there going through it all again.

The last two make it a harder. I thought about going the other way but then Mullach nan Coirean would be a killer too. You know what it's all like though-you're a lot more experienced than I am! But I would definitely go for it :D
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Re: Complete Mamore Ridge traverse

Postby gymman47 » Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:31 pm

Bloody hell I'm exhausted and that's just from reading of your great achievement ! Well done to both of you and I hope one day I can do the same. Thanks for sharing it with us. :clap: :)
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Re: Complete Mamore Ridge traverse

Postby ballarat » Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:58 pm

its an excellent report :D
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